PENNE PESTO PASTA SALAD

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Penne pasta is tossed with basil pesto, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and black olives for a colorful and delicious pasta salad.

Provided by truRoots(R)

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Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package truRoots® Ancient Grains Organic Penne
½ cup prepared fresh basil pesto
1 (8 ounce) container mozzarella pearls (perline)*
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
4 sprigs Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water, just until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
Combine pasta and pesto in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, tomatoes, Parmesan and olives. Chill until ready to serve. Serve garnished with basil sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 29.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 269.4 mg